tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793475418453235822018-03-06T11:05:11.213+00:00Beauty By Design // Street Style Blog Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.comBlogger301125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-1692877662070673972013-03-14T17:54:00.001+00:002013-03-14T17:54:05.728+00:00Company #StyleBlogger Awards 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.natmagnewsletters.co.uk/company/Nomination.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="538" src="http://www.natmagnewsletters.co.uk/company/Nomination.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Hello everyone!<br />I've been nominated for the&nbsp;Company&nbsp;Style Blogger Awards 2013.<br />I would be so so so happy if you guy will vote for me under the&nbsp;category&nbsp;'Best Fashion Blog - Newcomer'<br />You can vote for me&nbsp;<a href="http://www.company.co.uk/company-blog-awards-2013-with-new-look">here</a>.<br /><br />Thank you guys so much!!!<br />xoxBeauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-51492706087110525712013-03-07T16:23:00.001+00:002013-03-07T16:23:40.209+00:00Backwards and crowned in ParisIt’s like something you might see crowning the Madonna in a holy painting: a headpiece that haloes the head in a sunburst of metal spikes. In the same vein as the ones we saw on the Taralis runway, these are the kind of accessories you can’t help but pay attention to. The wearer in these shots – photographed outside the Balmain show at Paris fashion week – tells me her headpiece and sunglasses are by Korean label PushButton. Making the outfit extra-interesting and unique: a shirt worn backwards. There’s a styling idea to try at home.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/OutsideBalmain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/OutsideBalmain.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/OutsideBalmain1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/OutsideBalmain1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-51391198859392716502013-02-11T17:52:00.000+00:002013-02-11T17:52:01.558+00:00Playing with prepYellow and blue almost always make stunning combination. The same holds true for combining sporty and preppy pieces just as long as you don’t overdo it. Take this a look at this street style look spotted in Paris.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/lacostesportystreetstyle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/lacostesportystreetstyle.jpg" /></a></div><br />The yellow Lacoste sweatshirt added a much needed twist to this look. Without this burst of color and the sportiness of the shirt the whole ensemble would’ve been a little too ordinary; button down shirt, jeans and all. Working well with the sweatshirt is the clutch and the strappy heels. Who said you can’t wear sweats with heels?Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-26110331152810349762013-02-05T20:10:00.003+00:002013-02-05T20:10:55.069+00:00Win £250 to spend at Urban Outfitters!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://etailpr.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/win-250-to-spend-at-urban-outfitters.html"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sa4kRl5JGn8/URFnK4s9i-I/AAAAAAAABeU/2RbD7AeTsAI/s1600/Urban+Outfitters+250.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />e-tail PR and Urban&nbsp;Outfitters&nbsp;are giving you us bloggers the chance to win an amazing £250 to spend at UO!<br />All you have to do, if click <a href="http://etailpr.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/win-250-to-spend-at-urban-outfitters.html">here</a> and follow the instructions!<br /><br />Good luck!<br />xxBeauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-5843752700097006702013-01-16T17:09:00.000+00:002013-01-16T17:09:29.624+00:00Feeling blue If there is one thing we all need to invest in for winter, it’s a chic statement coat – a single piece that you can wear during the transition from summer to autumn to winter and back to spring. This street style look taken during London fashion week back in September and is one perfect example of such a transseasonal statement.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/navycoat.jpg" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/navyfull.jpg" /></div><br />The look is very simple: a mini skirt and a top sit under a midnight blue coat whose big buttons and exaggerated collar contrasts with tanned legs. And all of it is capped off with a pair of colour-matching socks and black, ballet flats. Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-58597060109554471852013-01-07T16:47:00.000+00:002013-01-07T16:47:04.372+00:00Peacock perfect Some outfits attract the street style photographer crowd like moths to a flame. I can certifiably say that this was one of them.<br /><br />When the Marni spring 2013 show ended at Milan fashion week, this show-goer could barely leave the premises; every step she took seemed to be halted by another photographer asking to take her photo. It’s the printed blue dress that draws attention in the way a peacock’s feathers do, but it’s also the pairing with mod black and white ankle boots, minimal accessories, and effortlessly tousled hair.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z-5dvJ6xPMw/UOr71-tJUxI/AAAAAAAABdU/4U0Nwpp5_Kc/s1600/peacockbluedress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z-5dvJ6xPMw/UOr71-tJUxI/AAAAAAAABdU/4U0Nwpp5_Kc/s1600/peacockbluedress.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ifytAfs6Y2A/UOr76FKleZI/AAAAAAAABdc/rOnJLT1v8rw/s1600/bluedress2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ifytAfs6Y2A/UOr76FKleZI/AAAAAAAABdc/rOnJLT1v8rw/s1600/bluedress2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZeyrHvKeuEo/UOr77GZ0UWI/AAAAAAAABdg/UGEGHbmJTXc/s1600/bluedress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZeyrHvKeuEo/UOr77GZ0UWI/AAAAAAAABdg/UGEGHbmJTXc/s1600/bluedress.jpg" /></a></div><br />Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-11127645494847906702012-12-24T13:53:00.001+00:002012-12-24T13:53:26.609+00:00Balancing toughness, the model wayWhat is the first thing one would think when a woman with rock n roll attitude walks by wearing leather from head to toe? Most likely that’s she’s tough. It takes a lot of attitude for a girl to wear leather and not look like a cliché biker chick. So, if you’ve ever wondered how you can wear all this leather but not look too rock chic, and here is a nice example on how you can just do it. You can give a feminine touch to a very masculine type of fabric just like this off-duty model in London.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/floralandleather.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/floralandleather.jpg" /></a></div><br />She toned down her all leather look with a floral button up shirt that gave softness to her whole bad-ass outfit. This really is the best of both worlds because what else can be more girly than a floral top and more masculine than a leather jacket and leather pants? Her nail polish perfectly matches her red floral top and her side part hairstyle is slick and yet effortless.Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-7293575285549074152012-12-20T11:56:00.001+00:002012-12-20T11:56:32.392+00:00Full, feminine blueA bright, cobalt blue skirt couldn’t help but stand out from the crowd outside the Alberta Ferretti show during Milan fashion week. Matching to the white lace applique, a white knit layered over a Peter Pan collared shirt kept the look feminine, sweet, and cohesive.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/blueandlace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/blueandlace.jpg" /></a></div><br />When you have bright colour and lace, no fancy makeup or overdone hairstyles are needed.Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-32044644259378359032012-12-16T13:03:00.000+00:002012-12-16T13:03:15.505+00:00NEW Exclusive Shopping Experience: MALLZEE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6rXwl-TPOnA/UM3DVgWJK_I/AAAAAAAABcY/uS0EZWhNo6I/s1600/Capture.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6rXwl-TPOnA/UM3DVgWJK_I/AAAAAAAABcY/uS0EZWhNo6I/s1600/Capture.JPG" /></a></div><br />Mallzee is all about creating a new experience for shopping online. you can create your own personalized shopping mall by picking their favourite brands and stores. 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Mallzee is making everything more easier!<br /><br />Mallzee.com is&nbsp;defiantly&nbsp;going to get the new year started!<br /><br />Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-25743413469083589562012-12-14T16:26:00.002+00:002012-12-16T13:03:46.075+00:00Rumi Neely: Gothic 1920'sIf you dont know who Rumi Neely is, you might be living under a rock. A lot of people admire her ability to mix and match clothes that would be totally wrong for some but work well for her. Her style is fairly classic but she always makes sure that there are hints of edginess there.<br /><br />Rumi knows how to play with clothes and this street style photo taken in Paris is the perfect example on why she does it so well.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/RumiNeelyStreetStyleParis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/RumiNeelyStreetStyleParis.jpg" /></a></div><br />Nothing is girlier than a feather dress like Rumi’s 1920s inspired frock. She balanced it out with a leather biker jacket and a snakeskin bag. Her outfit hits the balance between looking very chic and looking very badass, which is a hard balance to find sometimes. She played with texture and volume in the right way and she made this all-black outfit look effortless and Parisian chic.Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-74056892116878717152012-12-05T18:19:00.001+00:002012-12-05T18:19:27.310+00:00Anna Dello Russo shades of blueWe all know that Anna Dello Russo is someone who loves taking risks when it comes to fashion, after all, you can’t be editor-at-large of Vogue Japan if you’re not fashionably brave. The trendsetter was spotted in Milan wearing a light blue embroidered lace dress with flower appliques. Paired with a feathery fur in a slightly darker shade of blue, thrown over the shoulders to give the effect of fur sleeves, the look had a vintage and classy vibe.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sc-M0HykKCM/UL-QF4UzCuI/AAAAAAAABbg/RVrxTxAF9Ak/s1600/MilanostrRF122337.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sc-M0HykKCM/UL-QF4UzCuI/AAAAAAAABbg/RVrxTxAF9Ak/s1600/MilanostrRF122337.jpg" /></a></div><br />Of course, the ensemble had to have the Anna Dello Russo signature funk: she showed an ample amount of skin underneath the lace dress and paired the look with thigh high peep toe boots for a modern twist. Her light blue purse was also a great complement to the outfit.Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-85589443366939775532012-12-04T18:50:00.003+00:002012-12-04T18:50:39.575+00:00Muted with statementEvery woman must at least have one or two statement necklaces in their jewellery box. It is the chicest way to make an outfit look well put together, especially if your style tends towards the monochromatic or the muted.<br /><br />A black and white outfit, like this street style snap taken in Paris, remains chic because of the colourful, statement bib-necklace. Add to it the snakeskin bag that she is carrying and the stacked up bracelets on her arm, and you have a look dominated by subtlety but accented by statement.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/ParisstrRS130280copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/ParisstrRS130280copy.jpg" /></a></div><br />Note also that the colours of her necklace are almost the same as the colours of her bag and her bracelets. It’s an interesting choice of styling because, even if there is more than one statement accessory to the look, the over all feeling remains unified.Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-24350165136087319522012-12-01T18:12:00.001+00:002012-12-01T18:13:13.413+00:00Effortlessly chic at BalmainWhen in Paris, it is an unspoken rule for you to dress well and look really chic to keep up with the Parisians who always look effortlessly fashionable. That&nbsp;doesn't&nbsp;necessarily mean wearing expensive clothes; you just have to know when and how to accessorize. This look photographed just outside the Balmain spring 2013 show, shows us just how you should wear a printed dress and make it the focal point of your whole look.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/streetstyleparis1732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/streetstyleparis1732.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/streetstyleparis1733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/streetstyleparis1733.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Others tend to over-accessorize when already wearing a printed dress. This look is the perfect example of how you can just wear a simple watch, carry a clutch and wear one bracelet to finish off the look. She is not wearing earrings and her make up is kept very simple. She has some easy bed head hair that’s a little bit messy but still nice. This is how you can look effortlessly chic, Parisian style.Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-66903218967577459802012-11-28T17:38:00.001+00:002012-11-28T17:38:16.988+00:00Grade A in wearing a varsity sweaterFor some people in highschool it’s a big deal to have (or receive) a letterman jacket. But if you thought the trend would only stay in high school think again: it has been an ongoing trend, it just comes in different shapes and sizes. Learn how you can wear the varsity jacket (or in this case, varsity sweater) from this street style look snapped in Paris.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/ParisstrRS130337.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/ParisstrRS130337.jpg" /></a></div><br />In this street style look, we see a subtle way of colour blocking using pastel colours. She’s wearing a light pink varsity sweater over a blue button down long sleeve shirt and green pants with plum shoes. Notice that the collar of her button down is tucked inside the sweater! Untucked collars under sweaters can look a little bit outdated and tacky so always remember this whenever you are layering.Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-58618750778413685172012-11-24T16:09:00.003+00:002012-11-24T16:09:44.857+00:00Studs and brocadeGiovanna Battaglia is one of the most photographed women by street style photographers during the fashion weeks. Her style is very chic and classic with a twist: the twist being in either in the details of what she is wearing or the accessory she is carrying. She always tends to get away with mixing and matching two trends as she carries it very effortlessly and confidently.<br /><br />There is a subtle way to wear two trends at one time, you just have to choose which trends would go well together and pull it off with ease. Here is how you can do it:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/MilanostrGiovanna.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/MilanostrGiovanna.jpg" /></a></div><br />Giovanna chose shades of two colours, green and gold and stuck with them all throughout her outfit. She’s wearing a jewel-studded Prada coat, softened with a green and gold knee length brocade dress. She finished off the look with metallic silver and black sandals and a small handbag.<br /><br />Brocade and studs work well together because they balance each other out appearance wise.Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-2235599592497690322012-11-21T19:27:00.001+00:002012-11-21T19:27:03.100+00:00Natalie Joos goes futuristic prepLeave it to Natalie Joos to wonderfully pull off a metallic shirt dress. The ensemble she wore in Milan resembles something that a modern school girl would wear. Cute and sexy, the dress is a very modern take on a classic shirt.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/MilanostrNatalie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/MilanostrNatalie.jpg" /></a></div><br />Adding playfulness to the ensemble, the wedge pumps worn with socks. Who said preppy can’t be futuristic?Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-66045642239998084132012-11-18T11:53:00.001+00:002012-11-18T11:53:06.835+00:00A touch of floralEvery woman ends up with wearing black whenever she is at a dead end of choosing an outfit for the day. After all, it is the reason why the little black dress is an important essential in everyone’s closet. Nothing is wrong with that, but you don’t always have to wear black from head to toe as it is nice to add some colour and texture to your whole ensemble. There are a lot of ways on how you inject some fun into your outfit – here’s one example: <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/MilanostrRF122512.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/MilanostrRF122512.jpg" /></a></div><br />She’s wearing a black fur vest, black sheer skirt and black high heels (also, notice that her toenails are also painted black) with a pink and green floral top. The hint of floral that we see is totally refreshing because it really pops out against the sea of black. The look is ultra feminine, and the sheer skirt plus the floral pop of colour and the fur vest balances out the dark look.<br /><br />This look was photographed in Milan.Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-46889338653347524052012-11-12T18:51:00.004+00:002012-11-12T18:52:37.796+00:00With a dark edge in ParisLeather skirts are making a splash this season. With roots from the 80s and the gothic fashion trends, it’s an edgy piece of clothing that can easily spruce up any ensemble. Check out this look spotted in Paris outside Balmain: a good example staying true to the Neo-Gothic trend and yet still looking pretty.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/ParisOutsideBalmain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/ParisOutsideBalmain.jpg" /></a></div><br />The true stand out in this outfit is the pleated leather skirt. Who would’ve thought pretty and cute can be edgy too? Paired with studded boots and a lace top over a bikini bra that pays homage to this season’s cropped top trend, this is a look any vampire lover would want to have. The rock inspired necklace also does it’s thing, complementing the studs in the boots and adding a bit of silver to slightly break the monotony of black.Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-47889250308547060942012-11-08T16:37:00.001+00:002012-11-08T16:37:03.464+00:00Layered in ParisWhile primarily meant to keep you warm, layering has also become a way to create a fashion statement. It’s easy to take random items from your closet and just put them all together but if you truly want to look your best chic self then you should choose the items you will layer carefully. Take a look at this ensemble we saw at the Chloe show in Paris:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/AtChloeParis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/AtChloeParis.jpg" /></a></div><br />The brown leather pencil cut skirt looks great with the tights and the ankle boots. The brown and black really worked well, complementing each other. A pleated top under a plain white sweater creates a really laid back feel to the ensemble. The sweater gave much needed contrast to the almost monotonous color scheme of the outfit. The true standout piece in this outfit is the coat: made to look like it’s layered even though it’s not, it’s a gorgeous play on shapes and a perfect mix of chic and grungy. The outfit is then accessorized with a simple white envelope clutch.Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-69497411993986275932012-11-07T20:58:00.002+00:002012-11-07T22:22:56.017+00:00Refined fetishAs much as the leather harness has been de-fetishised by the fashion world, as much as it’s been plucked from the dark corners of the underground and dressed up with tailored suits and crisp white shirts, stuck through with fresh spring flowers and repurposed into something we can walk down the street with, there always lurks beneath it a shadow of taboo. Even as a mere suggestion we know of the things it can represent, even if we elevate it from doing so. But that shadow is a part of its appeal as much as the day is all the more beautiful because we know the night. It’s what’s made more refined versions of the accessory the most surprising and the most appealing in 2012.<br /><br />In her visually sumptuous style of photography, Emma Summerton takes a fresh, almost minimalist piece of nude leather harness work and takes it back to the sensual side. Scratch that: it’s downright sexual. Styled by Mary Fellowes, there’s no tailoring or florals here: just leathers, corsetry, and unapologetic nudity.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=u7er5" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i47.tinypic.com/u7er5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=2wf4v3l" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i45.tinypic.com/2wf4v3l.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=2i9mog1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i48.tinypic.com/2i9mog1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Valeriya Melnik stars in the shoot, titled Sucker Punch, for Exhibition Magazine’s second issue. Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-18871840279117790522012-11-05T13:54:00.001+00:002012-11-05T13:54:53.189+00:00#4 Wishlist<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;"><div style="position: relative;"></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YBNe_MzDltA/UJfDFeH8V6I/AAAAAAAABXQ/8sOzXY64I6c/s1600/wishlist.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YBNe_MzDltA/UJfDFeH8V6I/AAAAAAAABXQ/8sOzXY64I6c/s1600/wishlist.JPG" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://store.prada.com/en/US/woman/handbags/totes/B2274F_ZO6_F0NMR"><br /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://store.prada.com/en/US/woman/handbags/totes/B2274F_ZO6_F0NMR">Prada Leather Tote</a>/ <a href="http://store.prada.com/en/US/woman/footwear/lace-ups/1E886D_3C4N_F022C_F_015">Prada Derby Shoe</a>/ <a href="http://store.prada.com/en/US/woman/footwear/sandals/1XP372_3C5H_F0002_F_150">Prada Suede Sandal</a>/ <a href="http://www.mytheresa.com/us_en/rafael.html?siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-lSfinWZQUOZvzQnazTqK8w&amp;quid=61058463421S1091658T&amp;gkid=acx&amp;utm_source=Affilate&amp;utm_medium=INT&amp;utm_campaign=2">Alexander Wang Rafael Bag</a>/<a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-W2012/269183/995025/LEATHER%2BBIKER%2BCOAT"> Zara Leather Biker Coat</a></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">First of all, can we just&nbsp;appreciate&nbsp;Miuccia Prada and all the great accessories she has&nbsp;brought&nbsp;to us this season! How&nbsp;incredible are those Derby Shoes! I neeeeeeeed them ah! The Prada tote and Suede Sandals are&nbsp;absolutely&nbsp;beautiful and would complete any wardrobe.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been wanting a Alexander Wang 'Rafael' Top handle bang since forever now and it is&nbsp;defiantly&nbsp;on my birthday/xmas wishlist.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lastly, the wonderful Zara Leather Paneled Biker coat will be mine next week, I've been saving for it since it came out and think it would be perfect for winter.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xxx</div></div></div></div>Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-56163266527609468982012-10-31T13:09:00.000+00:002012-11-07T22:35:03.409+00:00Come into the Castle, MaudShowcasing couture gowns against a featureless white backdrop would be unfair. These are gowns that deserve a surrounding as lavish as their hand-stitched details and delicate fabrics – a backdrop like the Palace Hotel Shangri-La in Paris, perhaps.<br /><br />That’s where Benjamin Kanarek shot his latest haute couture editorial for the November 2012 issue of Harper’s BAZAAR en Español. Maud Welzen is prim and polished in poker straight sleek hair and flawless skin, princessly in the fall 2012 haute couture season’s best gowns by Elie Saab, Atelier Versace, Jantaminiau, Chanel and Givenchy, to name a few.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=2rh21vl" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" height="382" src="http://i47.tinypic.com/2rh21vl.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=okvsw2" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i48.tinypic.com/okvsw2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=21ood2q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i45.tinypic.com/21ood2q.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=s338k4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i48.tinypic.com/s338k4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=28mi64h" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i45.tinypic.com/28mi64h.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=2ccsdpl" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i45.tinypic.com/2ccsdpl.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=1zx2p2s" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i45.tinypic.com/1zx2p2s.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo's&nbsp;courtesy&nbsp;of Benjamin Kanarek:&nbsp;<b style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/eb1p" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.<wbr></wbr>benjaminkanarekblog.com/eb1p</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Benjamin Kanarek’s shots play to the architecture of the gowns and to the architecture of the grand rooms, using space and symmetry to create pristine, portrait-like poses.Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-8526916388826960752012-10-25T18:35:00.002+01:002012-10-25T18:35:45.475+01:00Belted with a McQueen scarf<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/photoshoots/MilanostrRF121213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/photoshoots/MilanostrRF121213.jpg" /></a></div><br />An outfit doesn’t have to be wildly over the top to pique curiosity and interest. This one kept the balance by pairing a few classic pieces – a plain white shirt, a black and white maxi skirt – with quirky accessories. The Alexander McQueen skull scarf makes for a unique twist on a belted waist, and the necklace is whimsical while still fitting with the colour palette.<br />Meanwhile there’s nothing like an oversized envalope clutch to add a burst of colour.Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-23290196000693861192012-10-24T18:26:00.002+01:002012-10-24T18:26:28.354+01:00Everyday glammed rockRock and roll has always been a great source of inspiration in fashion. This genre represents freedom, the ability to do whatever you want and just be who you want to be. Rock and its many different forms have been making a comeback on the runways, the laid back casual style is very appealing especially to those who are always on the go.<br /><br />This look is a great example of how to wear rock and roll without going all out. A loose shirt that’s creatively tucked in on the belt gives out that “I-just-got-out-of-bed” vibe and the ripped jeans just adds to the grunge of the ensemble. Her beanie also makes her seem like she’s taming a bed head.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/photoshoots/MilanostrRS137552.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/photoshoots/MilanostrRS137552.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /> Bringing in some glam are her pointed pumps (girly yet still very 80s) and her oversized bag. The look is finished off with a cropped leather jacket with stars as designs: a great choice if you still want a hint of femininity to an otherwise strong-grungy look.Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679347541845323582.post-37171574008805479872012-10-22T17:20:00.001+01:002012-10-22T17:21:00.239+01:00Outfit dissection: Leigh Lezark<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-olEvKZ2EAx4/UIVxXg9Yf7I/AAAAAAAABUM/JSD49_aRCJ4/s1600/ParisstrRS130492.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-olEvKZ2EAx4/UIVxXg9Yf7I/AAAAAAAABUM/JSD49_aRCJ4/s1600/ParisstrRS130492.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aRsj6AYJgLc/UIVxV7kYraI/AAAAAAAABUE/MwCYwA3bxQs/s1600/121043ParisSS13615.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aRsj6AYJgLc/UIVxV7kYraI/AAAAAAAABUE/MwCYwA3bxQs/s1600/121043ParisSS13615.jpg" /></a></div><br />This is a simple look to break down because it went straight from the runway to the street without any translation in between. Shown on Kenzo’s fall 2012 runway, the outfit hints subtly at the jungle themes of the collection (you can see in the close-up after the break that the top is flecked with green and brown) but the overall effect of black and white goes perfectly with Leigh Lezark’s dark hair and alternative aesthetic.<br /><br />While Lezark wore the outfit during the spring Paris fashion week season, it’s the kind of outfit that’s perfect for the autumn chill – just add tights and boots underneath and a coat on top.<br /><br />The exact look is easy enough to achieve from Kenzo’s fall 2012 pieces, but you could also take inspiration from the silhouette: the waist-cinched skirt marries beautifully with a fitted stretch jersey top. Just be wary of opting for skirts with gathered elasticised waists as they won’t keep the silhouette so smoothly.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/photoshoots/KenzoOutfit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/photoshoots/KenzoOutfit.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kenzo-print-jersey-top/3359349?cm_cat=datafeed&amp;cm_ite=kenzo_print_jersey_top:575580&amp;cm_pla=tops:women:blouse/top&amp;cm_ven=Linkshare&amp;siteId=QFGLnEolOWg-dHGTfsFdp981BvRlGAUycg&amp;pprd=0">Kenzo print jersey top</a>/ <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/321155?cm_mmc=LinkshareUK-_-OepPTWJ33UQ-_-Custom-_-LinkBuilder&amp;siteID=OepPTWJ33UQ-JQ.NPHTHAV2WaspYNTqBKQ">Kenzo Pleated Print Crepe Maxi Skirt/</a> <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/329356?cm_mmc=LinkshareUK-_-OepPTWJ33UQ-_-Custom-_-LinkBuilder&amp;siteID=OepPTWJ33UQ-KQFYGpkXBrDKQ9PjRAMhyg">Theirry Lasry Sunglasses&nbsp;</a></span></div>Beauty By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880688715621387540noreply@blogger.com0